A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2670722 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2672113 epoch_slot_no: 15313 block_no: 2670597 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1352 time: 2019-06-04 10:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc7a3a7aa526e817211022e4f00a9e7a07e904bc5442cc6d3780eea822b714188Block Operator
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